I'm 8 months* into this injury situation with my left triceps and recovery has been less than fun. I also just got an MRI on my neck last week to see if I have a pinched nerve, which may be the reason for the shoulder pain I've had for the last eleven months. Very depressing times for me when it comes to my golf hobby. Your recovery gives me hope that there's hope. Still no word on my shoulder pain issue, but hopefully I get an answer soon.

If it takes me two years, it takes me two years. Congrats, Nate. Really happy for you. Injuries like these definitely put the game of golf into its proper perspective. My plan once I'm healthy is to do some traveling and play various golf courses other than my home course. Score will be at the bottom of the priorities list. 

Great post, and thanks for sharing. 

*Actually ten months but had a setback, so I'm not really counting the first two months. 

32 minutes ago, JetFan1983 said:

I'm 8 months* into this injury situation with my left triceps and recovery has been less than fun. I also just got an MRI on my neck last week to see if I have a pinched nerve, which may be the reason for the shoulder pain I've had for the last eleven months. Very depressing times for me when it comes to my golf hobby. Your recovery gives me hope that there's hope. Still no word on my shoulder pain issue, but hopefully I get an answer soon.

If it takes me two years, it takes me two years. Congrats, Nate. Really happy for you. Injuries like these definitely put the game of golf into its proper perspective. My plan once I'm healthy is to do some traveling and play various golf courses other than my home course. Score will be at the bottom of the priorities list. 

Great post, and thanks for sharing. 

*Actually ten months but had a setback, so I'm not really counting the first two months. 

I've known you long enough to know it is not just an 8 month thing for you either.  The injury deal off and on for you has been going on well before my incident two years ago.  I really hope you get through this and can enjoy doing what you love to do Constantine.  Glad to know this blog has shown that has helped you look towards a positive outcome for your golf future.  I believe it can and will happen for you.

Keep re-habbing the game.  The odds are against it but maybe we will be partners at the Newport Cup.  Lucky you!

We're all members of this forum because we have some level of passion for the game in common. I think it would take an injury to prevent me from playing golf because even at my skill level, it's simply a lot of fun. But it shouldn't be the single-most important part of my life.

Over the last several years, golf has dominated my free time. I think your series of blog entries made me think more about some of things I used to enjoy. ... perhaps made me realize I might need to bring a little variety back.

I think I can speak for everyone in that we're happy in the progress and apparent recovery. I hope you continue to enjoy the time back out on the course.

23 hours ago, bkuehn1952 said:

Keep re-habbing the game.  The odds are against it but maybe we will be partners at the Newport Cup.  Lucky you!

Thank you, and yeah I will keep at it and if I am lucky enough I would love to be part of the NC.

18 hours ago, JonMA1 said:

We're all members of this forum because we have some level of passion for the game in common. I think it would take an injury to prevent me from playing golf because even at my skill level, it's simply a lot of fun. But it shouldn't be the single-most important part of my life.

Over the last several years, golf has dominated my free time. I think your series of blog entries made me think more about some of things I used to enjoy. ... perhaps made me realize I might need to bring a little variety back.

I think I can speak for everyone in that we're happy in the progress and apparent recovery. I hope you continue to enjoy the time back out on the course.

I think that you hit on some of the main points here indeed.  Thank you for the kind words as well!

Just an update as the golf season has past for this year.  It turned out to be a great year of golf and I was able to fulfill one of my wishes from years ago which was to play in the Newport Cup.  I was not as competitive as I had hoped, but I am honestly thankful to have been given the opportunity to play in that tournament.  I actually found that I can enjoy playing competitively even if I don't play well at times.  I mostly enjoyed meeting many of the people I had not had a chance to meet until now.  

My decision to have the surgery has turned out to be a good one.  I don't feel it hinders me a ton even with a little less mobility in it.  I played a lot of golf down in NC and I am very please with how the wrist held up to all of that.

As I reflect on the season I feel a renewed but cautious desire to work on improving my game. Maybe not at the same level I once did but the desire remains, and that is good.  I am looking forward to next season.

On 5/20/2017 at 9:25 AM, bkuehn1952 said:

Keep re-habbing the game.  The odds are against it but maybe we will be partners at the Newport Cup.  Lucky you!

Oh and @bkuehn1952, i'll get that driver straightened out for next time. 

I know this Blog is from awhile ago, but I hurt my wrist about 2 months ago while hitting a bunker shot lying on an upslope and my doctor is 95% I tore my ECU Tendon as well. Felt the pain directly on impact, took a few weeks off and tried to play again but topped a 5-iron on hole 3 and the pain came right back (worse though). I took about 6 weeks off and just tried playing again this past weekend - swinging does not hurt, but if I don't hit the ball pure than the pain comes right back & my grip is not the same to avoid my wrist popping. 

I have an MRI on 10/20 and surgery scheduled on 10/29 (if needed) - I wanted to hear more about your recovery. Your injury sounds worse than mine, as I am still able to lift heavy weights 4-6 days a week & do basically everything without pain except heavy curls & golf.

How long was it until you were able to begin physical activity of any kind? Running, stationary bike, lifting weights, etc. - I am a very active person and am dreading surgery because I know I'll be out of lifting for awhile & physical activity as a whole. 

What was the worst part of surgery? - FYI I swing lefty but do everything else with my right hand, my right wrist is the one with the probable ECU tear so a lot of my day-to-day activities will be harder unfortunately. 

When did physical therapy start after surgery?

When did you feel like you could start swinging 100% again? 

Thanks in advance. I hope I'm not too late to comment on this blog. Glad to see from your activity that you are back to playing solid golf & loving it again. I miss it a lot.